Soul fiduciaries
I’m not a fan of proof-texting commonsense advice with passages cherry-picked from the Bible. There are times, however, when the echoes of scripture are too… Read More »Soul fiduciaries
A 4-word seminar on donor retention
A pop-up ad from Chronicle of Philanthropy trumpeting a webinar session on keeping crisis donors in the fold caught my attention this morning. It’s a… Read More »A 4-word seminar on donor retention
Generosity in quotes: Chris Brogan
“I think what people want most in life is to feel seen and understood. Sometimes, the simplest gesture produces that feeling. Maybe it’s sharing a… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Chris Brogan
Generosity in quotes: Rabbi Shai Held
“Self-awareness can be hard to come by. We may believe ourselves entirely sincere. Yet the prophet [Isaiah] has his doubts, so he offers a kind… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Rabbi Shai Held
The importance of a grateful good-bye
There’s no big data behind my claim that raising money for small and mid-sized nonprofits – faith based included — is getting tougher by the… Read More »The importance of a grateful good-bye
Generosity in quotes: Peter W. Marty
“I’m convinced that bone-deep generosity is a way of life that has nothing to do with means and everything to do with desire. It’s one… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Peter W. Marty
Generosity in quotes: Diana Butler Bass
“Typically, peasants offered a gift to a king to demonstrate loyalty or request a favor. But when kings bring gifts to peasants, it turns what… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Diana Butler Bass
In what genre is your money story?
In a recent blog post, the always wise Seth Godin threw out the line, “Money is a story.” Which got me thinking. If Godin is… Read More »In what genre is your money story?
Generosity in quotes: Gordon T. Smith
“Every day it makes sense to thank at least one colleague or donor or member of the board, as an acknowledgment of the goodness and… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Gordon T. Smith
5 tips for tapping into donors’ hearts
For all the talk about fundraisers being people-persons, the words used when raising money tell a different story. Whether in writing, over the phone, or… Read More »5 tips for tapping into donors’ hearts